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Staff Writer

Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.

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Farmington plans to install downtown security cameras

by Rachel Ohm July 17, 2018July 17, 2018

The Farmington Police Department will be asking local businesses to volunteer their buildings and wireless internet for the cameras to work.

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UMF fitness center director dies of cancer

by Rachel Ohm July 17, 2018July 17, 2018

Jim Toner worked in Waterville city government for years before going to UMF, where he founded an outdoor recreation program and a canoe and kayak race.

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Franklin commissioners set date for TIF workshop

by Rachel Ohm July 17, 2018July 17, 2018

At a meeting Tuesday, the commission also approved a memorandum for superior court renovations scheduled to start later this week.

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CMP touts benefits of power line project in Farmington

by Rachel Ohm July 16, 2018July 17, 2018

A public meeting drew about 100 people, many of whom voiced opposition with signs and stickers against the project.

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CMP to hear Franklin County questions, concerns about proposed power line

by Rachel Ohm July 13, 2018July 14, 2018

A meeting Monday at Mt. Blue High School will give Franklin County residents and elected officials a chance to ask questions about the proposed New England Clean Energy Connect project.

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Waterville Housing Authority bans smoking on its properties

by Rachel Ohm July 13, 2018July 13, 2018

Some tenants are upset about the change, but the agency says policies like theirs are not uncommon and are intended to benefit residents.

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Farmington selectmen support dam removal at Walton’s Mill

by Rachel Ohm July 10, 2018July 10, 2018

A proposal from the Atlantic Salmon Federation to remove the dam and make improvements to Walton’s Mill Pond Park still will need approval from voters.

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Some Farmington area stores struggle to get employees

by Rachel Ohm July 7, 2018July 7, 2018

As Maine continues to confront the problems that come with an aging population, the difficulty of finding eligible workers has been compounded in some areas by a low unemployment rate, an expert said.